New Activities

Write in the News
This is a weekly in-depth writing assignment with comprehensive instructions.

March Mania
March Mania is a fun fast-paced program that follows the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Titanic 100th Anniversary

From the Core
Students read the selection. Then they can take the interactive self-assessment quiz at the end. A great SmartBoard lesson.

Comparing the News
Here's a brief story from today's news along with a writing assignment. Updated daily.

ENVIROFacts
ENVIROfacts promotes environmental awareness on subjects like pollution, carbon footprints, green living, recycling and much more!

Newsie K-3
News videos, polling, and a writing activity for young readers in kindergarten through third grade. Updated weekly.

Apple Slice
Students can complete the news Activity Sheet and hand it in. These also make great homework assignments. Updated weekly.

Quote of the Day
Students can read the quote and see how it relates to real life. Terrific inspirational writing assignment or journal prompt.

Page one Prime
A look at the background of a story in the news. There are links for students to read more, along with learning activities.

Word Builder
Bi-weekly we'll post crossword puzzles on current newspaper topics for up to two grade levels – elementary, middle and high school.

Video News Views
Students view timely news video clips, react in writing, and vote in the poll. Updated weekly.

Word of the Day
Here students will learn a new word and find it in the news. Great for building SAT vocabulary!

Lesson Plans A la Mode
This page offers lessons timed to this week's calendar in Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Equation Station
Weekly we post a math mystery related to topics in the news. Equation Station features math mysteries for all grade levels!

Who Said That
Bi-weekly, we'll post a quotation from a famous author, poet, musician, etc., along with a little bit about their life.

Around the Globe
This daily feature enables students to read and/or hear a news story and to see where on the globe it is happening. It's a fascinating tool, a great writing assignment and totally cool.

Supplement Tabs -VP

Patriotic Pals
“Patriotic Pals, Tails of the Civil War,” marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, narrated by Chuck, a border collie from Missouri, a Border State during the war.